Beatriz Adriana Falcón
Pico Rivera
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Wellnest, skilled in crisis intervention and individualized treatment planning. Successfully guided clients through grief and family transitions, fostering resilience and positive change. Known for cultural competency and effective communication, I empower individuals and families to achieve their therapeutic goals with compassion and expertise. Dedicated therapy professional exceptionally well-versed in performing comprehensive assessments to identify client strengths, needs and overall functioning at micro and macro levels. Experienced developing and managing client treatment plans. Committed to establishing goals and objectives to help clients build healthy and positive personal relationships.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Wellnest
Los Angeles
01.2024 - Current
- Prodive therapy to individuals, family and couples in both English and Spanish
- Maintained detailed records of client progress by documenting symptoms, interventions, medications prescribed.
- Maintained current knowledge of family therapy treatment modalities by attending training and studying relevant journals and updated treatments to optimize clients' recovery.
- Educated clients and community members about mental or physical illness, substance abuse, medication-assisted treatment and available community resources.
- Guided clients through death and divorce to support therapeutic needs and create plan for continuing care.
- Assisted clients in developing new perspectives regarding their personal situations and the ability to make positive changes within their lives.
- Formulated and implemented individualized family treatment plans designed to strengthen intact families, reunite divided families and support personal growth.
- Supported families during times of transition due to divorce or death of a loved one by providing grief counseling and resources for further assistance if necessary.
Associate Marriage Therapist
Wellnest
Los Angeles
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed in order to help stabilize the situation quickly.
- Identified family dynamics that are contributing to the family dynamic issues and helped them understand how those dynamics can be changed or managed effectively.
- Referred clients to other specialists to continue with therapy.
- Compiled information from clients through in-depth interviews.
- Administers therapy to low-income families using specialized techniques, solution-focused strategies and multi-systems approach.
Marriage and Family Trainee
Pepperdine Clinic
Irvine
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Provide therapy to individuals, families, and couples in both English and Spanish.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Participated in regular case reviews with other clinicians to discuss client progress.
- Evaluated clients' interests, abilities and needs alongside clinical presentations to develop targeted treatment plans.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
Research Associate
Parexel
Glendale
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Performed study-specific psychometric and efficacy assessments for research participants.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement in existing processes.
- Used databases, physical records, and digital resources to complete in-depth research.
- Collected and maintained patient demographics, medical demographics, medical histories, laboratory results, adverse events reporting, and other clinical data assessments.
Project Manager
Parexel
Glendale
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Responsible for the execution of study projects, such as budget, planning, and documentation.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
Team Leader
Apostle Clinical Trials
Long Beach
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Responsible for the execution of study projects, such as budget, planning, and documentation.
- Facilitated and managed team building, communication, and training for staff.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Monitored team workload to prevent burnout and ensure equitable task distribution.
Data Manager
Parexel
Glendale
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Managed ten employees on a daily basis in the collection and review of data entry.
- Responsible for the completion of data entry, and meeting data entry due dates for data lock.
- Performed data analysis and created reports to identify trends or discrepancies in the data.
- Monitored database performance, identified issues, and provided solutions for improvement.
- Partnered with project management teams on development of scope and timelines.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Parexel
07.2007 - 07.2010
- Planned, executed and assured the quality of assigned clinical trials in the Early Drug Development.
- Collaborated with Physicians, nurses and study teams in the completion of research trials.
Research Associate
Parexel
Glendale
07.2005 - 07.2007
- Assisted in the execution of clinical trials in the Early Development Department.
- Executed protocol: study procedures, including patient screening, chart preparation, and data entry.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Community Advocate
Wapadh
09.2003 - 07.2005
- Serve as the liaison between the client and community.
- Provide support to clients in performing daily activities.
- Assist adults with developmental disabilities in creating and executing personal and professional goals.
Education
M.A. - Clinical Psychology MFT Aliento Program
Pepperdine University
Irvine, CA06.2019
B.A. - Art History
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA08.2003
B.A. - Psychology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA08.2003
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Individualized treatment planning
- Family therapy
- Grief counseling
- Progress documentation
- Written communication
- Time management
- Cultural competency
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Psychoeducation
- Child Development Understanding
Volunteer Work Experience
- Bilingual Art Curator/Customer Services, Moola, 08/13, Present, Provide tours to school-aged children both in English and Spanish in a museum setting., Provide customer services to museum patrons in both English and Spanish.
- Track and Field Assistant Coach, Arcadia Dragons, 04/16, 04/17, Coached and trained school-aged children (5 years to 17 years) on techniques and exercises for track and field events.
- Bilingual Customer Service, LACMA, 08/13, 08/15, Provide customer services to museum patrons in both English and Spanish.
Summary Of Experience
- Bilingual (English /Spanish)
- Experience working with a diverse population and settings
- Ability to function independently
- Problem solving abilities/good judgement
- Strong interpersonal skills including flexibility, persistence, and patience
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Certification
- LMFT #144329
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Wellnest
01.2024 - Current
Associate Marriage Therapist
Wellnest
03.2020 - 01.2024
Marriage and Family Trainee
Pepperdine Clinic
08.2018 - 03.2020
Research Associate
Parexel
04.2015 - 03.2020
Project Manager
Parexel
02.2014 - 04.2015
Team Leader
Apostle Clinical Trials
03.2012 - 02.2014
Data Manager
Parexel
07.2010 - 03.2012
Clinical Research Coordinator
Parexel
07.2007 - 07.2010
Research Associate
Parexel
07.2005 - 07.2007
Community Advocate
Wapadh
09.2003 - 07.2005
M.A. - Clinical Psychology MFT Aliento Program
Pepperdine University
B.A. - Art History
University of California, Riverside
B.A. - Psychology
University of California, Riverside
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